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Angie HaflichA scientists’ union, out of concern for employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , has established a hotline for them to use to report political meddling.Climate scientists establish hotline for NOAA employees to use to report political meddlinghttp://hppr.org/post/climate-scientists-establish-hotline-noaa-employees-use-report-political-meddling
70659 as http://hppr.orgFri, 23 Dec 2016 10:01:00 +0000Climate scientists establish hotline for NOAA employees to use to report political meddlingJonathan BakerAutumn on the High Plains means time with family, a return to school, and a crisp chill in the air as the sun sets over rippling fields. But it can also mean winds, droughts, and floods. As fall descends and winter approaches, here is a friendly reminder from NOAA that now is the time to prepare for upcoming inclement weather and hazards. Here’s what High Plains residents can do to prepare for the season: 1. Know Your Risk Check weather.gov every morning before you leave home to make sure you’re prepared for what the weather might bring. 2. Take Action! Learn about the hazards listed below to understand the weather you may experience this fall. Make an emergency supplies kit . Make a family communications plan for emergencies. 3. Be a Force of Nature Inspire others to take action by showing your friends and family how you are prepared. You can tell them over the phone or in person, or tweet or post about it.Prepare for Fall Weather Hazardshttp://hppr.org/post/prepare-fall-weather-hazards
53081 as http://hppr.orgFri, 16 Oct 2015 22:55:00 +0000Prepare for Fall Weather HazardsCarol HillendahlIf you’ve spent any time in Southern United States, then one would expect you to be very well acquainted with the Pecan. However this rendition may be something completely new to you. The Plains Elevated Convection at Night, aka PECAN is a study aimed at understanding severe thunderstorms at night over the High Plains. The study includes 8 research laboratories and 14 universities across the globe. The PECAN study in Oklahoma, Central Kansas and South-Central Nebraska will take place from June 1 st to July 15 th of this year. According to an article published in the Earth Observing Laboratory. “PECAN will focus on nighttime convection in conditions with strong low-level winds… The findings should be applicable to other continental regions with strong nighttime thunderstorms.”PECAN in a Nutshellhttp://hppr.org/post/pecan-nutshell
45595 as http://hppr.orgThu, 16 Apr 2015 09:27:00 +0000PECAN in a NutshellCindee TalleyRecent rains across the High Plains gave hope that the drought’s grip may be lessening. However, that was quickly extinguished by the extended forecast released by National Weather Service . At a glance, the forecast map shows drought conditions will persist or intensify across the listening region. The only exception is the extreme western portion of the Texas Panhandle. The seasonal drought outlook is valid through October 18.High Plains Drought Outlook http://hppr.org/post/high-plains-drought-outlook
19264 as http://hppr.orgThu, 25 Jul 2013 05:01:02 +0000High Plains Drought Outlook